Dragon Stalker Katana Sword Rich Black Damascus Steel Blade

So why if I may ask is the sheath wrapped in rope, is so that it can be used to scale a wall like assassins and spy's of ancient times did by leaning the sword against the wall and using the hand guard as a step up to make it up and then use the cord to pull the sheathed sword up afterwords? Cause I remember seeing that in an old book when I was little.
Response: It's decorative.

I have been looking for one particular sword I could keep as my own, since I'm not really a collector of these. I wanted pretty and functional, and I think I found it here. I like the Shinwa swords, but they are somewhat cookie-cutter items. Here, there is a gorgeous Damascus blade and detailing for beauty. The steel is more than fine for what this is, which is a weapon. It isn't an axe or a machete, so don't go chopping wood with this, or you just tossed away some serious change. Swords are for cutting live meat, to be fair and honest, and this should surely do the job. But in honesty and practicality, this is for display and showing off. It will also do for that. Sure, there may be better swords, and there may be comparable for less, but this is so attractive and it shows someone took the care and time to do this right. If you really want some better sword for chopping up the hoods of cars, keep looking. But if you want a dazzling sword for a great price, this one comes recommended by me. I am not a sword aficionado, but I have been collecting and using quality blades and knives all my life. I know good and I know great when I see it. I will never regret buying this sword.